Five Things You Need to Know to Be an Unofficial Boy Scout

Today was the day the Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910. But you don't have to be a boy scout to do boy scout-like things. Here are five things you need to know to be like a boy scout without actually being one.

1. You Need to Know Where to Hike: is a favorite for tri-boro residents, with trails that extend from Boonton Avenue to the backyards of the Lake Reality neighborhood.
2. You Need to Know Where to Get Gear: If you are planning an outdoor adventure, Sports Authority, on Route 23 in Riverdale, has everything you'll need from outerwear to tents.
3. You Need to Know Who To Fundraise For: Boy Scouts often fundraise, so, if you want to be like them, you should too. Choose a local charity, like the or the. Call the charity ahead to let them know your intentions, then set up a stand at and raise money for the cause.
4. You Need to Know Where to Learn First Aid: There are several books about what to do in emergency situations available at the library. Visit the , or to read up.
5. You Need to Know How to Cook: The Cooking Badge has been one of the most earned badges since Boy Scouts of America started in 1910. Grab some ingredients at , throw on the Food Network, and learn how to make something new today.